• Summer Scout Programs
• Guest Speakers Available
• Law Day Lessons Coming Soon
• Summer Teacher Institute
• Seminar Series: Current Topics in Law

Summer Scout Programs

The U.S. Courts are pleased to host several badge workshops for Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts this summer.  Badges include “Citizenship in the Nation” for Boys, and “Inside Government” for Girls. Visit www.MOED.uscourts.gov/scouts for more information and registration instructions.

Guest Speakers Available

The Judges of the Eastern District of Missouri will visit with civic, service and professional organizations interested in learning more about the court system. 

Visit www.MOED.uscourts.gov/judicial-speakers to schedule.  Please consider passing this information on to those you think may be interested.  Thank you. 

Law Day Lessons Coming Soon

Law Day is observed annually on May 1.  It’s a day set aside to celebrate the rule of law.  This year’s theme is “American Democracy and the Rule of Law: Why Every Vote Matters.”  The Office of Public Education and Community Outreach will be preparing a lesson plan packet for your use.  Be looking for a separate email this spring! 

Summer Teacher Institute

The Eagleton Courthouse will host a free teacher institute again this summer.  Teachers will be treated to a full day of in-depth learning about the federal judicial branch and the legal system in America.  The event is scheduled for Thursday, July 24, 2014.  Registration will open in April.  A separate email will be coming this spring.  Watch this page for future details and registration information.  www.MOED.uscourts.gov/teachers

Seminar Series: Current Topics in Law

A Spring Seminar Series for the public is being offering in partnership with OASIS St. Louis.  One Friday per month, judges and legal experts will present on topics of interest.  Light refreshments will be served.  To see the topics and registration information, visit www.MOED.uscourts.gov/events-programs

From the U.S. Courts at the Thomas F. Eagleton U.S. Courthouse, St. Louis, MO

Helpful Links

The Judicial Learning Center in St. Louis

Courthouse Tours of the Eagleton Courthouse in St. Louis

U.S. District Court, Eastern Missouri

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Eastern Missouri

U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit

U.S. Courts National Website

The Judicial Learning Center

The Judicial Learning Center is located in the Thomas F. Eagleton U.S. Courthouse in downtown St. Louis, Missouri. It is dedicated to promoting public understanding of the importance of an independent judiciary and the rule of law in American society.

Please visit the companion website to Learning Center at www.JudicialLearningCenter.org for learning activities and lesson plans.

Contact Information

THOMAS F. EAGLETON U.S. COURTHOUSE    

111 South Tenth Street St. Louis, MO 63102

OFFICE OF PUBLIC EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH

Rachel E. Marshall, Public Education & Community Outreach Administrator

Rachel_Marshall@ca8.uscourts.gov

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